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HV08 YBC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,428 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

knock from front suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2024 100,411 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,478 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,840 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer tyre treds low on edges

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,525 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

water in both side indicators

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cut in o/s/r tyre cords showing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,515 miles

Condensation n/s mirror repeater.

Rear diff balance weight bushes worn.

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,515 miles

Condensation n/s mirror repeater.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear diff balance weight bushes worn.

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,634 miles

condensation in offside side repeater lamp

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HV08 YBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV08 YBC registered?

HV08 YBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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